Change Destiny Life Africa is a Christian registered non-profit based in the U.S., Canada and Kenya.

The organization began in 2011 through a personal initiative of Reverend Samson Karens and his wife, Alice, in Naivasha, Kenya, when they reached out to street children in the lake town of Nakuru County. This effort was born out of Reverend Samson’s own experience as a child. Throughout his youth, he was cast aside as a homeless street urchin until caring missionaries from the U.S. rescued him from the streets, invited him to church and gave him an educational scholarship to return to school.

After experiencing the transformational power of faith and education, Reverend Samson started Change Destiny Life Africa. Today, he and his team of volunteers from around the world minister to the same streets in Naivasha to help change destinies — one vulnerable child, one education and one relationship with Jesus Christ at a time.

Thanks to the support of generous donors and partners, the organization currently supports 24 children; two in university, seven in high school and 15 in elementary school. Reverend Samson’s vision is to expand the program to sponsor the education of 100 students by 2030 from elementary to university. In addition to education, the students also participate in Vocational Bible School as well as a discipleship and mentorship program.